Walks, rides and activities planned for 30th anniversary of Trans Pennine Trail
Construction of the trail – which runs from coast to coast – began in 1989 and it was officially opened in 2001.
Oxford Road cycling bodies hope ‘Dutch’ Clean Air Week message has hit home
Organisers of a special bike ride last month – celebrating the opening of the Oxford Road corridor cycle route and forming part of Clean Air Week – hope attitudes will have changed ahead of the government’s Air Quality Plan.
Go Walkies: Manchester Dogs’ Home host first event since horrific fire eight months ago
Get your leads at the ready and pooches get steady as Manchester Dogs’ Home announces their annual ‘Go Walkies’ sponsored event – their first event since the fire that killed 59 dogs.
Photos, foraging, fun and fitness: Manchester gets in step for first Walking Festival
Greater Manchester is being encouraged to put its best foot forward when the region’s first ever Walking Festival commences in the region next month.
Walk on the wild side: Charity aims to get people exercising around Trafford nature spots
An environmental charity is inviting people to take a walk on Trafford’s wild side as part of a new initiative to encourage people to enjoy the benefits of walking.
Body snatchers and pillarboxes: Strange but true Manchester tour unearths city’s secret past
The Strange But True guided tours return to Manchester to uncover the city’s hidden secrets, history and mysteries.
‘Leaked’ National Trust ad or spoof? Greater Manchester green places expect visitor surge as video goes viral
Video has already racked up nearly 50,000 views on YouTube
Manchester’s Unsung Heroes: Guide dog trainer Harry, 71, ‘changes the lives’ of blind and partially sighted
Harry Stringer trains Guide Dogs for the Blind
A step in the right direction? ‘Walk to Work Week’ backed by Stockport council to boost town’s fitness
Scheme aims to reduce carbon footprint
I wish I could fly! Oldham owl ‘Chaddy’ joins fundraisers for 100-mile Scottish highland hike for cancer charity
Chaddy the Owl raises fund for The Christie
My Big Mouth: Slow walkers are bane of morning commutes and need to get a move on
The dawdlers, shufflers and space invaders…